1969 Maserati Indy vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Maserati Indy | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Indy | Soarer |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |